r/Internationaltrade

I am not familiar with large-scale bulk distribution; I am a small-time occasional reseller.

My friend introduced me to this opportunity to help him and his brother sell their suitcase brand internationally, which is currently only being distributed in the Netherlands. They already have established businesses and are just expanding.

So the kind of distribution I want to understand how to do is bulk selling (containers worth), rather than an e-commerce pipeline/D2C.

I have not engaged in import/export on this scale or with these contacts, so any advice or guidance would be very helpful, and I will return the favour.

We are trading firm based in Loharu, Haryana, India, engaged in importing non-ferrous metals with a primary focus on copper. We hold a valid Import Export Code (IEC: EKPPS7069A) and GST registration (06EKPPS7069A1ZQ), and operate in full compliance with Indian trade regulations.

Requirement Details

Material: Copper Millberry Scrap (99.95%+ Cu)
Quantity: Up to 100 Metric Tons per shipment / month
Origin: Open – all origins considered
Delivery Terms: CIF – Mundra Port, Gujarat, India
Inspection: Mandatory pre-shipment inspection by SGS / Bureau Veritas / Intertek at origin

Payment Terms

Payment via Irrevocable, Non-Transferable Letter of Credit (LC) issued through HDFC Bank, Loharu Branch, under UCP 600 terms.

LC Condition: Payment will be released only upon satisfactory third-party destination inspection at Mundra Port. This is a non-negotiable buyer-protection clause. Sellers who cannot accept destination inspection-linked payment release are requested not to apply.

Supplier Requirements

•	Verifiable company registration with relevant national authority  
•	Proven export history in copper or non-ferrous metals  
•	Ability to provide SGS / Bureau Veritas / Intertek pre-shipment inspection certificate  
•	Willingness to operate under LC payment terms  
•	Clear, professional, and responsive communication

We Will Not Engage With

•	Requests for advance payment or TT before shipment  
•	Unverifiable brokers or intermediaries without principal authorization  
•	Offers without clear origin documentation or mill certificates  
•	Pricing significantly below prevailing LME benchmarks

How to Respond

Serious suppliers may reach out with a soft offer including the following details:

1.	Company name and country of registration  
2.	Available quantity and copper purity %  
3.	Origin of material  
4.	Asking price on CIF Mundra basis  
5.	Willingness to accept LC with destination inspection clause

Contact Details

Company: Dhankhar Metals
Proprietor: Sumer Dhankhar
Location: Loharu, Haryana, India
IEC: EKPPS7069A
GST: 06EKPPS7069A1ZQ

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Hi fellow procurement people,

I’ve been running into this dilemma frequently over the past few months; Do we buy from manufacturers or traders?

As for instance, our quantities are quite massive for private label herbs & foods that individual manufacturers we talked to find it difficult to produce within given deadlines while maintaining our agreed qualities, however on the other hand, trading companies usually agree to everything we ask for, even offer better value added services that are actually difficult for a manufacturer to match, though their pricing is significantly steeper than the former, therefore I’m in a soup at this point which way to go, whether to develop the manufacturer for ourselves or just spare the long haul by opting for a trader.

Your invaluable opinions are welcome.

I'm exploring a startup idea to reduce fraud in international trade.

The biggest pain point I've noticed is that exporters, especially SMEs, often struggle to verify whether an overseas importer is genuine before shipping goods.

I'm thinking about building a platform that combines:

Company verification from multiple sources

Risk score for importers

Payment/default history (where legally possible)

Community reviews from exporters

AI-based fraud alerts

My question is:

If you are an exporter, importer, freight forwarder, or work in international trade, what is the biggest trust problem you've personally faced?

Also, would you pay for a service that could significantly reduce the risk of getting scammed? Why or why not?

I'm looking for honest criticism more than praise.

I am really trying to learn the export business however every article or course I see isn't very helpful.

Knowledge is one of the things that have been keeping me back. I need advice on how I can learn.

Is there a course I could watch or a book?

I will be really grateful if you drop some advice on learning documentation, finding buyers, and core concepts I must know. Thanks.

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1.How do beginners find global buyers?

2.What are the biggest challenges in export?

3.Which products have strong future demand and good margins?

I have 10 years of experience in sales, marketing, and distribution, currently handling distributorships for Hindustan Unilever and Tata Consumer Products in my family business. Now I want to build something of my own.

My plan is to start with trading/export, understand the market, build buyers, and later move into manufacturing.
Looking for advice.

Would love to hear from exporters/manufacturers already in this space.

While everyone on the internet suggest that having a good and fast website is essential for an exports business, how many of you have achieved positive and converting leads from your website in the past year?

I'll go first, 2 leads got converted, 15+ vague leads came from website.

Hi, I am a distributor of nestle and phillips (Personal care) in India. I already have certain exporters buying Maggi from me. I am willing to export Maggi, nescafe coffe and phillips products. Anyone who can help me find customers please DM me. I will be able to offer very good prices